Barbara Cook

Barbara Cook is an American singer and actress who first came to prominence in the 1950s after starring in the original Broadway musicals Plain and Fancy, Candide and The Music Man among others, winning a Tony Award for the last. She continued performing mostly in theatre until the mid-1970s, when she began a second career that continues to this day as a cabaret and concert singer. She has also made numerous recordings. During her years as Broadway’s leading ing&eac...

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Born

1927

Birthplace

Atlanta Georgia United States of America

Nationality

United States of America

Parents

Charles BunyanNell Harwell Cook

Children

Adam LeGrant

Profession

Actor Singer

Works Written

Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre

Credits (TV)

Golden Windows

Credits (Film)

ThumbelinaSpring FeverFollies in ConcertBarbara Cook: Mostly SondheimBroadway's Best at Pops

Nominated For

Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical EventTony Award for Best Featured Actress in a MusicalGrammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

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